b1BANK, the banking subsidiary of Business First Bancshares, appointed N. Jerome “Jerry” Vascocu Jr. as the bank’s new president, reporting to Jude Melville, who will retain the title of chairman and CEO. read more
OCT 18, 2024 - 6:17 am
Business First Bancshares, the holding company for b1BANK, has completed its acquisition of Oakwood Bancshares, the holding company for Oakwood Bank. The acquisition became effective Oct. 1, 2024. read more
OCT 7, 2024 - 6:09 am
Business First Bancshares, the holding company for b1BANK, received all required regulatory approvals and non-objections to complete its merger with Oakwood Bancshares, the holding company for Oakwood Bank, a Texas banking association. read more
SEP 9, 2024 - 6:04 am
Business First Bancshares, the holding company for b1BANK, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Oakwood Bancshares and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Oakwood Bank, in an all-stock transaction for total consideration value of approximately $85.7 million. read more
APR 26, 2024 - 6:33 am
b1BANK hired Gerrit van de Wetering as managing director of derivative solutions. Van de Wetering will launch b1BANK’s derivatives products and services, which will aim to provide clients with more flexibility managing interest rate risks. read more
NOV 6, 2023 - 6:25 am
Business First Bancshares and b1BANK hired Jerome “Jerry” Vascocu Jr. as chief administrative officer. Vascocu will be the first chief administrative officer for the bank. He brings more than 27 years of banking experience. read more
NOV 23, 2022 - 7:05 am
Business First Bancshares, the holding company for b1BANK, and Texas Citizens Bancorp signed a definitive agreement under which Business First will acquire Texas Citizens Bancorp and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Texas Citizens Bank. read more
OCT 22, 2021 - 6:10 am